CUSTOM RESPONSIBIL ES
TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance.
BRAKE OPERATION
If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See 'q'OADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual)_
TIRES
oMaintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual)°
oKeep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber°
,,Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other'hazards that may cause tire damage.
BLADE CARE
TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14)
Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-
tual damage to mower and engine.
=The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel° Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower..
=To check blade bafance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone batancer, (When using a cone batancer, follow the instructions supplied with bat- ancer).
oSlide blade on to an unth readed portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced°
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade.. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.
CENTER HOLE / /
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp° Re- place bent or damaged blade&
BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13)
=Raise mower to highest position to allow access to bladeso
oRemove hex bolt, Iockwasher and flat washer securing blade°
oinstall new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown°
oReassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order'as shown°
oTighten bolt securely
IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade- but ifyou do, be sure the blade is balanced.
BLADE
ITRAILING EDGE
FLA
LOCI{ WASHER .,,_
HEX BOLT
(GRADE 8)*
*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD,
FIG. 13
FIG. 14
BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use,, However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its _ife.
oKeep battery and terminals clean. = Keep battery botts tight°
•Keep small vent holes open.
oRecharge at
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power..
°Open battery box door.
Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor.
°Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.,
oClean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.
o Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly°
. Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the Assembly section of this manual).
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